Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are very important in the lives of youth. At Home Base YK, we love hearing from people in the community who want to volunteer!
Questions: volunteer@homebaseyk.com
We are looking for volunteers in a variety of roles. Depending on your interests, skills, and commitment level, we likely have an opportunity for you.
COOKING / kitchen volunteer
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Plan and prepare nutritious meals with youth based on recipes provided by Home Base YK or based on personal recipes
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Include youth in cooking at either the Youth Centre kitchen or the Youth Dorms kitchen to teach cooking skills
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Ideally, meals are large enough for 10-15 youth
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Commitment: at least 6 months, minimum 2 hours per week
YOUTH Centre Volunteer
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Spend time at the Youth Centre engaging with youth
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Participate in planned activities and support staff in creating a safe and fun environment
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​Support staff to complete required duties
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Be a positive role model for the youth
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Commitment: at least 6 months, minimum 2 hours per week
workshop leader
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Plan, advertise, and/or run classes or workshops for youth, hosted at the Youth Centre or at other community locations
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Collaborate with Home Base YK staff to ensure workshops align with organizational goals
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Share skills and knowledge to empower youth and provide them with opportunities to discover new interests
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Commitment: can range from a one-time activity to longer term (ex. multi-year, ongoing volunteering weekly)
Recreation Program volunteer
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Participate in various activities such as soccer, basketball, swimming, day trips, pottery, gymnastics, sewing, beading, and more
employment and tutoring volunteer
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resume building
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practice interview skills
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help with homework
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job searching